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Savings Accounts

Cheque Bounce Meaning, It’s Consequences & Much More!

The blog explains the implications of a dishonoured cheque, including potential legal consequences, penalties, and alternatives to avoid such issues. It outlines the reasons cheques might bounce, the legal repercussions for the issuer, and practical tips for avoiding dishonour charges through digital banking and proper cheque management.

Jul 21,2025

High Savings Account Interest Rate

The blog explains strategies to maximize interest rates on your savings account.

Jun 18,2025

Did you know that you can withdraw cash from an ATM without a card?

HDFC Bank allows secure ATM cash withdrawals without a debit card using cardless cash features.

Jun 18,2025

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Difference Between Current Account and Savings Account

Current Accounts are designed for frequent transactions while Savings Accounts are intended for saving money and earning interest.

Jun 19,2025

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Understanding What is Savings Accounts: A Comprehensive Guide

The blog explains the concept and benefits of Savings Accounts through a story illustrating how depositing money earns interest over time, and highlights the ease of access, safety, and convenience of using these accounts for managing and growing personal funds.

Jul 21,2025

How to Fund Your Bank Account?

The blog explains how to deposit money into your bank account.

Jun 18,2025

Quick Guide on How to Open a Savings Account

The blog provides a step-by-step guide on opening a savings account online with HDFC Bank using their InstaAccount service. It details the process from document submission and video KYC to starting transactions via NetBanking or MobileBanking.

Jun 18,2025

The benefits you get when you chose HDFC Bank MoneyMaximizer

The article highlights how HDFC Bank MoneyMaximizer enhances a traditional Savings Account by converting surplus funds into a higher-interest Fixed Deposit, offering benefits like maximum returns, easy deposit booking, and flexible sweep-in and sweep-out features for added convenience.

May 02,2025

8 Interesting Ways To Make Your Savings Grow

The blog "8 Interesting Ways To Make Your Savings Grow" explores various investment options beyond traditional savings methods, including Recurring Deposits, Fixed Deposits, Company FDs, Mutual Funds, and Post Office Schemes. It highlights the benefits of these options for growing savings, such as guaranteed returns, tax savings, and risk management.

Jun 12,2025

Savings Account

The blog explains how HDFC Bank allows you to personalise the last 11 digits of your new account number with preferred numbers, like dates or lucky digits, while the first three digits are auto-prefixed. This feature is available for new accounts in specific variants, and existing accounts cannot be converted. To qualify, you must maintain the required balance and provide a mobile number.

Jun 18,2025

How to Open Children Savings Account?

The blog explains how to open a savings account for your child and benefits of a children savings account.

Jun 18,2025

What is Cheque & Different Types of Cheque

The blog explains what a check and its different types explained.

Jun 18,2025

Salary Account Vs Savings Account

The blog compares Salary Accounts and Savings Accounts, highlighting their key differences, such as purpose, minimum balance requirements, and conversion rules. It explains who can open each type of account and the conditions for maintaining them, including how Salary Accounts may convert into Savings Accounts if not used correctly.

Jun 18,2025

Know the benefits of maintaining an Average Monthly Balance (AMB)

The Average Monthly Balance is the minimum amount of money that you need to maintain in your Savings Account to avoid non-maintenance charges.

May 16,2025

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Different Types of Bank Accounts in India

The blog explains different types of bank accounts in India along with their features.

Jun 18,2025

Top 7 Features of a Savings Account

Features include Debit Card, interest, online bill payments and fund transfers, online banking platforms, etc.

Jun 19,2025

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What is Basic Savings Bank Deposit Account? Everything you need to know!

This blog provides a comprehensive overview of the Basic Savings Bank Deposit Account (BSBDA), highlighting its benefits, conditions, and how it serves economically weaker sections by offering a no-minimum-balance savings option. It also details the process for opening a BSBDA and the conditions that apply.

Jul 21,2025

How to Avail of the Sweep-Out Facility to your Best Advantage for you Savings Account?

The blog explains how to avail of the sweep-out facility to your best advantage for you savings account

Jul 14,2025

Video Kyc Bank Account Opening: How to Do Video KYC?

The blog explains how to complete the KYC process for opening a bank account using a video call, detailing the steps and requirements for a smooth video KYC with HDFC Bank.

Jun 18,2025

5 Easy Steps To Create A Savings Account Online

With this account, you can safely deposit or withdraw funds at any time and earn interest on the money in the account.

Jun 18,2025

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What is HDFC Bank sweep-in facility and how is it beneficial?

The Sweep-in facility links your savings or current account to fixed deposits, allowing automatic transfer of funds when your balance falls short. It ensures smooth transactions while earning higher FD interest on surplus money. Funds are withdrawn in small units from the latest FD first, offering flexibility, better returns, and uninterrupted access to your money without extra charges.

Jul 21,2025

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Features of Savings Account

The blog explains the evolution of Savings Accounts from basic deposit and interest-earning tools to modern accounts offering various features like online banking, cashback, higher interest rates, and more, enhancing the overall banking experience.

Jul 21,2025

Plan your child future with the Kids Saving Account

The blog discusses how a Kid’s Savings Account helps children learn banking and money management skills by allowing them to operate their own accounts while also outlining the process for opening such an account and its benefits for future financial planning.

Jul 21,2025

What Is A Zero Balance Savings Account? All you need to know

The blog explains what a zero-balance savings account is, highlighting its key features, such as no minimum balance requirement and ease of transactions, while also noting limitations like restricted monthly withdrawals and rules on account ownership.

Jun 18,2025

New RBI rules on salary, ATM fees, EMI payments and more: What does this mean for you?

The blog explains the RBI rules on salary, ATM fees, EMI payments, and more.

Apr 30,2025

Retirement Investment Options That can Help You Make an Informed Choice

The blog explains retirement investment options that can help you make an informed choice.

May 02,2025

4 ways to save money for a brand new car

The blog explains how to save money for a new car.

Jul 21,2025

Should you Look For A Zero Balance Account? Here’s what you need to know

The blog explains should you look for a zero balance account? 

May 02,2025

Financial Steps For a NRI Returning to India

The blog explains financial steps nris must take upon returning to India.

Jul 07,2025

Save Money - Ways to Save Money in your Daily Life

The article "Save Money - Ways to Save Money in Your Daily Life" provides practical tips and strategies for reducing everyday expenses and improving financial habits. It highlights simple, effective ways to save money through lifestyle adjustments, smarter purchasing decisions, and better financial management.

May 05,2025

What are the Different Types of Savings Account?

Common types include Regular Savings Accounts, Student Savings Accounts, Senior Citizen Savings Accounts and Salary Accounts.

May 19,2025

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Demat Accounts

How To Download Your Demat Holding Statement?

The holding statement is a comprehensive overview of your share and security transactions over a particular period.

Jun 19,2025

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Are There Income Tax Implications On Gifting Of Shares?

The blog explains the income tax implications of gifting shares in India, detailing the tax responsibilities of both the sender and the receiver, and outlining how to handle taxes when selling gifted shares.

Jun 01,2025

What Is Demat Account & Its Types?

A Demat Account holds your securities like shares and bonds in electronic form, eliminating the need for physical certificates.

Jun 18,2025

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What happens to your Demat Account after your residency status changes?

The blog explains the impact of residency change on your demat account.

May 02,2025

What Is The Account Maintenance Charge For Demat Account?

The blog explains the annual maintenance charges (AMC) for a Demat account, detailing the typical fee range, payment options, and other related charges. It highlights that AMCs usually range from ₹300 to ₹900 and provides insights on additional costs such as account opening fees, custodian fees, and transaction fees, while also discussing the benefits of linking Demat, trading, and savings accounts.

May 02,2025

Know Everything About POA In Share Market

The blog explains things to know about power of attorney in the stock market.

May 05,2025

How to Transfer Shares from One Demat Account to Another?

The blog explains how to transfer shares between Demat accounts, detailing both manual and online methods, and outlines the tax implications of such transfers.

Jun 18,2025

Know the Tax on Futures and Options

The blog explains how income from Futures and Options trading is classified as business income for tax purposes, detailing how to calculate turnover, claim expenses, and meet audit requirements. It also covers the appropriate tax return forms and highlights the implications of losses and the presumptive taxation scheme.

Jun 18,2025

Everything About Demat Account Charges and Fees

The blog explains various charges associated with Demat Accounts, including opening, maintenance, transaction, and safety fees, and offers tips for minimising these costs, such as using a Basic Services Demat Account (BSDA) or choosing discount brokerage plans.

Jul 21,2025

Cheque Bounce Meaning, It’s Consequences & Much More!

The blog explains the implications of a dishonoured cheque, including potential legal consequences, penalties, and alternatives to avoid such issues. It outlines the reasons cheques might bounce, the legal repercussions for the issuer, and practical tips for avoiding dishonour charges through digital banking and proper cheque management.

Jul 21,2025

What is Delivery Margin? Know Everything About Delivery Margin

The blog explains what delivery margin is.

Jul 21,2025

What Are DP Charges in the Share Market?

This blog explains what DP charges are in the share market, detailing how fixed fees are paid to depository participants for managing demat accounts, the settlement cycle affecting these charges, and why they are important for investors to understand to manage trading costs effectively.

Jul 21,2025

SIP Vs Lumpsum Investing - Which One Should You Opt For

The blog compares SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) and lump sum investment methods, explaining their pros and cons, and provides guidance on choosing between them based on various factors.

Jun 18,2025

Do you need a Demat Account for investing in Mutual Funds?

The blog explains that while a Demat Account is not mandatory for investing in mutual funds, it offers several benefits, such as convenience, better security, and simplified management of investments.

Jun 12,2025

What Is Margin Trading

The following article explains how margin trading allows investors to buy more stocks than they can afford by borrowing funds from a broker. It details the mechanics of margin trading, its benefits, and risks, as well as SEBI regulations governing the practice.

Dec 05,2025

Understanding The Difference Between Mutual Funds And SIP

The blog explains difference between mutual funds And SIP

Jul 21,2025

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Stock Market Time Table

The blog explains Indian stock market timings.

Jul 21,2025

What Is Share Market?

This article provides a detailed exploration of the stock market. It explains the primary and secondary markets, the purpose of IPOs, and the regulatory oversight by SEBI. It also talks about the key advantages and essential stock market terms for beginners.

Jul 21,2025

How to open Demat Account?

With the help of a Demat Account, investors can hold shares and securities such as Initial Public Offerings, Bonds, Government Securities, Mutual Fund units and Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) in an electronic format.

Jun 19,2025

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What Is The Procedure For Converting Physical Shares Into Demat?

The process to convert physical shares into a digital form is known as dematerialisation.

Jun 19,2025

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How to learn about the stock market in nine easy steps

The blog explains how you can master the stock market in 9 easy steps.

Jul 21,2025

How To Know Your Demat Account Number

The blog explains how to find your Demat account number and highlights its importance in trading securities. It details the process of obtaining a Demat account number from your Depository Participant (DP), the format of the number based on whether it's from NSDL or CDSL, and the steps required to open a Demat account.

Jul 21,2025

How to Invest in Stocks Without broker

You can open a Demat Account on your own by directly contacting the Depository Partner.

Jun 18,2025

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Who Can Open Demat Account?

The blog explains who is eligible to open a Demat Account, including resident individuals, Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs), domestic corporates, and Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), detailing the specific requirements and processes for each category.

Jun 17,2025

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Current Accounts

What is an overdraft facility in a Current Account ?

This blog explains the overdraft facility in a Current Account, detailing how it allows withdrawals beyond the account balance, its usage, repayment terms, benefits for cash flow management, and associated costs and RBI guidelines.

Jun 18,2025

5 Types of Current Account

The blog explains the different types of Current Accounts available, including Premium, Standard, Packaged, Foreign Currency, and Single Column Cash Book Accounts, each tailored to various business needs and transaction requirements.

Jun 18,2025

What are Current Account Opening Documents?

The blog outlines the various documents required to open a Current Account, detailing the types of proof needed for identity, address, business existence, and specific requirements for NRIs, LLPs, and companies.

Jun 18,2025

How to Open a Current Account?

The blog provides a detailed guide on opening a current account, highlighting its benefits and outlining the steps involved, from checking eligibility to submitting required documents and completing the application process.

Jun 18,2025

Tax implications of holding a Current Account

The blog explains the tax implications of holding a current account

Jul 16,2025

5 Charges Related to Current Account

The blog outlines various charges associated with Current Accounts, including non-maintenance fees, charges for account facilities, bulk transactions, cheque handling, and miscellaneous services.

Jun 18,2025

Understanding the basics of GST and Current Account

The blog explains the basics of GST, including its purpose and registration requirements, and outlines its benefits such as simplified tax structures and increased transparency. It also clarifies that while GST affects goods and services transactions, it does not apply to the operation of a Current Account, which is essential for business transactions.

Jun 18,2025

All You Need to Know About Current Account

The blog provides an overview of current accounts, highlighting their use for businesses, features like no interest accrual, and benefits such as unlimited transactions, flexible deposits, and overdraft facilities. It explains how current accounts cater to business needs by offering higher transaction limits and customised options than savings accounts.

Jun 18,2025

6 Benefits of Current Account for Small Business

This blog highlights six key benefits of a Current Account for small businesses, including ease of daily transactions, high transaction limits, transaction security, bulk payment services, foreign transaction capabilities, and credit rating enhancement.

Jun 18,2025

Cheque Bounce Meaning, It’s Consequences & Much More!

The blog explains the implications of a dishonoured cheque, including potential legal consequences, penalties, and alternatives to avoid such issues. It outlines the reasons cheques might bounce, the legal repercussions for the issuer, and practical tips for avoiding dishonour charges through digital banking and proper cheque management.

Jul 21,2025

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Salary Accounts

Top Benefits of Salary Account

The blog explains the benefits of a salary account.

May 02,2025

How To Deposit Cash In Salary Account

The blog explains the benefits of a salary account.

Jun 18,2025

Open a Salary Account in 3 easy steps

The blog outlines a three-step process for opening different types of Salary Accounts, including Basic, Reimbursement, and InstaAccount, detailing the required documents and benefits for each type.

Jun 18,2025

Salary Account Benefits & Why To Open It With HDFC Bank

The blog explains different types of salary accounts with HDFC Bank and benefits of opening a salary account with HDFC Bank. Additionally, you get to know free services with your HDFC salary account and salary account opening procedure.

Jun 19,2025

Cheque Bounce Meaning, It’s Consequences & Much More!

The blog explains the implications of a dishonoured cheque, including potential legal consequences, penalties, and alternatives to avoid such issues. It outlines the reasons cheques might bounce, the legal repercussions for the issuer, and practical tips for avoiding dishonour charges through digital banking and proper cheque management.

Jul 21,2025

What is a Salary Account?

The blog explains what a salary account is and highlights its benefits. It outlines how salary accounts are linked to an employer for depositing monthly salaries. It also covers additional features like Demat services and bill payments and notes the difference between salary and regular savings accounts.

Jun 18,2025

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Public Provident Fund Accounts

PPF Withdrawal Rules and its Procedure

The blog explains what PPF withdrawal rules are.

Jun 04,2025

Guide on How to Open PPF Account Online

The blog provides a step-by-step guide on how to open a Public Provident Fund (PPF) account online, specifically for HDFC Bank customers, and also covers the offline process for those who prefer visiting a branch or post office.

Jun 17,2025

Employee Provident Fund: What Is The Eligibility?

The blog explains the eligibility criteria for the Employee Provident Fund (EPF) in India, detailing who qualifies for EPF, how it works, and the benefits it provides to employees.

Jun 15,2025

How to Check PPF Balance?

The blog provides a comprehensive guide on how to check your Public Provident Fund (PPF) balance, including both online and offline methods. It highlights the importance of regularly monitoring your balance to manage finances effectively, understand loan options, and plan for emergency withdrawals.

May 02,2025

How to Invest in PPF Online and Offline?

PPF is a combination of safety, tax benefits and returns that make it an excellent savings-cum-investment product

Jun 19,2025

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Cheque Bounce Meaning, It’s Consequences & Much More!

The blog explains the implications of a dishonoured cheque, including potential legal consequences, penalties, and alternatives to avoid such issues. It outlines the reasons cheques might bounce, the legal repercussions for the issuer, and practical tips for avoiding dishonour charges through digital banking and proper cheque management.

Jul 21,2025

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NRO Accounts

What is an NRO Account?

The blog explains that a Non-Resident Ordinary (NRO) Account is designed for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) to manage income earned in India, such as rent and dividends, allowing deposits in both Indian and foreign currencies but only permitting withdrawals in Indian currency. It highlights the account's features, eligibility criteria, and taxation details.

Jul 17,2025

What Is NRO Account Tax Implications?

<p>The blog explains the tax implications for NRIs using an NRO (Non-Resident Ordinary) account in India, including the types of income taxed, the applicable tax rates, and how NRIs can benefit from the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) to claim tax credits in their country of residence.</p>

Aug 05,2025

Cheque Bounce Meaning, It’s Consequences & Much More!

The blog explains the implications of a dishonoured cheque, including potential legal consequences, penalties, and alternatives to avoid such issues. It outlines the reasons cheques might bounce, the legal repercussions for the issuer, and practical tips for avoiding dishonour charges through digital banking and proper cheque management.

Jul 21,2025

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Sukanya Samriddhi Accounts

SSY Investment - How to invest in Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana Online

Open an SSY account for a girl aged up to 10 by submitting her birth certificate, guardian’s ID and address proof. Deposit ₹250 to ₹1.5 lakh annually for up to 14 years. It matures after 21 years, offering attractive interest (~8.2%) and full tax benefits, with partial withdrawal possible after age 18.

Jul 21,2025

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Top 6 Benefits of Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana

The blog outlines the benefits of the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, a savings scheme designed for parents of girl children, highlighting features such as low minimum deposits, tax benefits, high interest rates, and provisions for educational and premature withdrawals.

Jul 21,2025

How to Check Sukanya Samriddhi Account Balance Online?

The blog explains how you can check Sukanya Samriddhi Account Balance online. 

Jul 21,2025

How to Open Sukanya Samriddhi Account?

The blog explains how to open a Sukanya Samriddhi Account, eligibility, documentation, and other more.

Jul 21,2025

Cheque Bounce Meaning, It’s Consequences & Much More!

The blog explains the implications of a dishonoured cheque, including potential legal consequences, penalties, and alternatives to avoid such issues. It outlines the reasons cheques might bounce, the legal repercussions for the issuer, and practical tips for avoiding dishonour charges through digital banking and proper cheque management.

Jul 21,2025

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NRE Accounts

Benefits of Transferring money to NRE Account

The blog explains the benefits of transferring money to a Non-Resident External (NRE) account, highlighting features such as unlimited transfers, high interest rates, tax exemptions, and global accessibility for NRIs.

Jun 04,2025

Cheque Bounce Meaning, It’s Consequences & Much More!

The blog explains the implications of a dishonoured cheque, including potential legal consequences, penalties, and alternatives to avoid such issues. It outlines the reasons cheques might bounce, the legal repercussions for the issuer, and practical tips for avoiding dishonour charges through digital banking and proper cheque management.

Jul 21,2025

NRE Account - Know What is NRE Account & it's Advantages for NRI

The blog explains the features and advantages of Non-Resident External (NRE) Accounts, which allow NRIs to deposit foreign currency into Indian banks, benefit from tax exemptions on interest, repatriate funds internationally, and use the account for personal, business, or investment purposes in India.

Jun 15,2025

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PIS Accounts

Know What is Portfolio Investment Scheme

The blog explains What Portfolio Investment Scheme is.

Jul 15,2025

Cheque Bounce Meaning, It’s Consequences & Much More!

The blog explains the implications of a dishonoured cheque, including potential legal consequences, penalties, and alternatives to avoid such issues. It outlines the reasons cheques might bounce, the legal repercussions for the issuer, and practical tips for avoiding dishonour charges through digital banking and proper cheque management.

Jul 21,2025

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NRI Accounts

What is Resident Foreign Currency Account?

The blog explains Resident Foreign Currency Account features and benefits.

Jun 18,2025

NRI Account Meaning - Know What is NRI Account?

The article explains what an NRI (Non-Resident Indian) Account is, detailing its purpose, who can open one, and the different types available, including Non-Resident External (NRE), Non-Resident Ordinary (NRO), and Foreign Currency Non-Resident (FCNR) Accounts.

Apr 30,2025

Cheque Bounce Meaning, It’s Consequences & Much More!

The blog explains the implications of a dishonoured cheque, including potential legal consequences, penalties, and alternatives to avoid such issues. It outlines the reasons cheques might bounce, the legal repercussions for the issuer, and practical tips for avoiding dishonour charges through digital banking and proper cheque management.

Jul 21,2025